Music

*Pray*

Big Break

* The song pray has several meanings to different people. The meaning of the song to me is to be thankful for what I have, because some people don't have anything. In the video it shows poor people, homeless people, sick children, and people who are fighting in different wars. I am fortunate to have a roof over my head, education, to be healthy, and to have food to eat. The meaning to myself is to be happy and thankful.

The meaning to Justin was to make a differance and send a message out to people that there are so many children out there suffering from many diseases, familys who have been through natural disasters, and men going to war.

Justin "recognizes the pain and suffering in the world" and then offers "a passive solution" through lines "Children are crying / soldiers are dying / Some people don't have a home,"

Justin Bieber became famous from the website Youtube. When he was twelve years old he competed in a singing compitition called Stratford idol. He placed second and Justins distant family could not attend unfortunatly so Pattie put the video of him singing on Youtube so family could watch the video. She then started getting tons and tons of hits so she posted more videos of Justin singing R&B & pop music such as NE-YO's "so sick". Scooter Braun was surfing the web one day and had found some videos of Justin singing, he needed to find that kid. Scooter tracked down the theatre Justin preformed at the theatre sent him to the school Stratford school Jean Sauve in which Justin had currently attended. The school then had givin Scooter Pattie's number. When Scooter contacted Pattie to arange a meeting Pattie was a little worried and unsure. Pattie finally did accept the meeting in Atlanta, Georgia with Usher and Scooter. Scooter flew Justin and Pattie to Atlanta in 2008. Justin sang to Usher. Soon after Justin was signed to (RBMG) Raymond Braun Media Group. During the signing between Justin and Scooter Justin Timberlake also wanted to sign Justin. In 2009 Justin came out with his first single 'One Time'. The song reached number 12 on the Canadian Hot 100 and eventually reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Soon after Bieber's first album 'My World' was realesed in November 2009. It was soon certified platinum in the USA. He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the billboard hot 100.

LYRICS

Background

*Born in London ON, on March 1st 1994

*Raised in Stratford ON

*French-Canadian

*Taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet

*Very Religious

*Mom- Pattie

*Dad- Jeremy

*Sister- Jazmyn (4) (half)

*Brother- Jaxon (3) (half)

Inspirations- Micheal Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Ne-Yo, Justin Timberlake, and New Kids On The Block.

Image

*Justin has 3 tattoos, one on his left hip on a bird he got it becuase his dad has that same tattoo. He also has one under his left arm that says "Jesus" in hebrew writing. His third tattoo is a picture of jesus on his left calf.

*Justin Bieber also has his ears peirced aswell.

Justin

Bieber

Albums & Movies

I just can't sleep tonight

Knowing that things ain't right

It's in the papers, it's on the TV, it's everywhere that I go

Children are crying, soldiers are dying, some people don't have a home

But I know there's sunshine behind that rain

I know there's good times behind that pain

Hey, can you tell me how I can make a change?

I close my eyes and I can see a better day

I close my eyes and pray

I close my eyes and I can see a better day

I close my eyes and pray

I lose my appetite knowing kids starve tonight

Am I a sinner, 'cause my dinner is still on my plate?

Ooh I got a vision to make a difference

And it's starting today

'Cause I know there's sunshine behind that rain

I know there's good times behind that pain

Hevan Can you tell me how I can make a change?

I close my eyes and I can see a better day

I close my eyes and pray

I close my eyes and I can see a better day

I close my eyes and pray for the brokenhearted

I pray for the life not started

I pray for all the ones not breathing

I pray for all the souls in need

I pray, can you give 'em one today?

I just can't sleep tonight

Can someone tell me how to make a change?

I close my eyes and I can see a better day

I close my eyes and pray

I close my eyes and I can see a better day

I close my eyes and I pray, I pray, I pray

I close my eyes and pray, pray

November 17, 2009

January 2010

Soon After

Meanings

Currently

Justin said, "It's a very uplifting song, very motivational. It definitely comes

from the heart. It's very beautiful. I definitely thought of Michael Jackson's 'Man in the Mirror' when I was writing it."

February 11, 2011

November 1, 2011

Song

*Justin was inspired by Micheal Jackson's 'Man In The Mirrior.

*The video has religious undertones, features clips of places affected by natural disasters, sick children, possessed homes, and more.

"Pray" was written by Justin with Omar Martinez, Adam Messinger and Nasri Atweh

Awards

Award Wins Nominations

American Music Awards 4 4

BET Awards 0 1

Billboard Music Awards 6 11

Brit Award 1 1

CMT Music Awards 1 1

Grammy Awards 0 3

Juno Awards 2 7

Meus Prêmios Nick Awards 1 1

MTV Brazil Music Awards 1 1

MTV Europe Music Awards 2 3

MTV Movie Awards 1 1

MTV Video Music Awards 2 2

MTV Video Music Awards Japan 1 3

MuchMusic Video Awards 5 6

Myx Music Awards 0 1

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 1 1

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2 2

People's Choice Awards 0 2

Teen Choice Awards 8 10

TRL Awards 1 1

VH1 Do Something Awards 1 1

World Music Awards 0 2

Young Hollywood Awards 1 1

Awards won -57

Nominations -107